Clothing Institute Branch Formed In Christchurch

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31383, 31 May 1967, Page 9

Clothing Institute Branch Formed In Christchurch

A Canterbury branch of the ' Clothing Institute of New ' Zealand has been formed, j about 30 representatives of , clothing firms attending the ; opening meeting in Christ- : church this week. The acting-secretary (Mr 1 N. Gill) said that branches had been in existence in ’ Auckland for seven years and ' for 18 months in Wellington. He could not understand why a branch had not been formed ’ before in Christchurch, which ' for years had supported a < considerable garment Indus- 1 tty. ! Objects of the organisation '• would be to advance the gen- 1 eral interests of the clothing industry, particularly in rela- j Hon to the acquisition, dis- i semination, and application of i scientific knowledge. i "It is our intention to pro- i mote the profession and prac- i tice of clothing technology I and to constitute an author- t ity which in cooperation with < other authorities will deter- t mine trade standards, usages, i terms, definitions, and the i like,” said Mr Gill. In addition the branch t

would arrange to hold meetings, lectures, and exhibitions and encourage within the profession, by means of prizes, scholarships, grants, and like awards, original work and research in designing, production, and any other work relating to the industry. Among the achievements of the institute, said Mr Gill, was its work in drawing up the curriculum which had been accepted by the Trades Certification Board for its course, and in drawing up, in conjunction with the Garment Manufacturing Association, a similar curriculum now used as a basis for sewing engineers’ courses. The vice-chairman of the Auckland branch (Mr G. Guy) said that a national executive, made up from the Auckland and Wellington branches, existed to which Christchurch would now be able to contribute two members. He felt this contribution was long overdue, as there was probably more clothing production in the South Island than there was in the North Island. A steering committee of eight was elected .